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In Paris, Mixing the Contemporary With the Classics

In Paris, Mixing the Contemporary With the Classics

While many world capitals feed off the energy of modernity, Paris is loved because it represents an escape from it. So when most people visit the city, their agenda involves visiting monuments like the Louvre, the Hôtel de Ville and [...]

Posted On : Mar, 30 2013 | Comments : 0

Before baseball, Union Station a monument to classic architecture

Before baseball, Union Station a monument to classic archite...

Union Station has been featured widely in the news in recent months as the cornerstone for the planned downtown baseball stadium. Many Houstonians remember Union Station as a busy hub of rail transportation in our city for more than 50 ye [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Classical Baccarat Gloss Kitchen Design by Gianni Pareschi

Classical Baccarat Gloss Kitchen Design by Gianni Pareschi

Classical and Elegance Baccarat Gloss Kitchen so Contemporary and Modern Designs. A kitchen dominated by ”joie de vivre”. One of the most sophisticated kitchens in the Scavolini Absolute Classic collection, Baccarat meets the [...]

Posted On : Jul, 12 2012 | Comments : 0

Peter Pennoyer Architects: A Modern Classic

Peter Pennoyer Architects: A Modern Classic

One of the most exciting books to land on my lap this Fall is Peter Pennoyer Architects' new monograph.  If you have ever entertained the thought that Classicism is stodgy or  plain played out, this gorgeously illustrated to [...]

Posted On : Apr, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

Classical Oasis: The Architecture of Newcastle

Classical Oasis: The Architecture of Newcastle

The defining characteristic of Newcastle architecture is the persistence of the Neo-Classical tradition established by the speculative builder Richard Grainger and his forebears. This encompassed the central core of Newcastle, including k [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2012 | Comments : 0

Classic Architecture Brick Kiln House Design by SPASM Design Architects

Classic Architecture Brick Kiln House Design by SPASM Design...

Classic Architecture Brick Kiln House Design by SPASM Design Architects, in Alibaug, Maharashtra, India. Inspired by local rabbit backing bricks on a lot of green, architects imagine a home that is based on this form occupied almost primi [...]

Posted On : Feb, 28 2012 | Comments : 0

Classical Oasis: The Architecture of Newcastle

Classical Oasis: The Architecture of Newcastle

The defining characteristic of Newcastle architecture is the persistence of the Neo-Classical tradition established by the speculative builder Richard Grainger and his forebears. This encompassed the central core of Newcastle, including k [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Villa Pizzorusso, Classic House Architecture in Italian Style

Villa Pizzorusso, Classic House Architecture in Italian Styl...

The natural house architecture from Italy, this house called Villa Pizzorusso. This house built in the 18th century and, sure, this style is classic Italian house architecture. This Villa Pizzorusso uses the modern Italian combination des [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Cape Cod House – Classic Home

Cape Cod House – Classic Home

While some of the housing was grand, other homes built in this period were simple, shingle vacation cottages. The Cape Cod house featured on these pages was such a home.  Architect Tom Catalano was commissioned to design a refurbishm [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Classical architecture in Asmara

Classical architecture in Asmara

Asmara has been the playground of various architects during various periods, and the results can be seen everywhere. It is probably the most interesting capital of Africa when it comes to architecture. During Mussolini's time, Italy i [...]

Posted On : Feb, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

The architect discusses winning this year’s Driehaus Prize, which honors classical architecture and traditional urbanism, and how he plans to spend the $200k award.

The architect discusses winning this year’s Driehaus Prize, ...

Michael Graves is better known for appropriating traditional forms in his monumental Postmodern compositions than for being a strict classicist, so it may seem surprising that in December he was named the winner of the 2012 Driehaus Prize [...]

Posted On : Jan, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Modern classicist: Architect Leon Krier talks visionary desi...

Leon Krier is in Detroit, at the DIA’s Film Theatre tonight, to speak about how Detroit can envision its future city form. Mr. Krier has been a vital part of the dialog on the nature of cities since the 1970s. His work was essential [...]

Posted On : Sep, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Modern classicist: Architect Leon Krier talks visionary design at DIA

Modern classicist: Architect Leon Krier talks visionary desi...

Leon Krier is in Detroit, at the DIA’s Film Theatre tonight, to speak about how Detroit can envision its future city form. Mr. Krier has been a vital part of the dialog on the nature of cities since the 1970s. His work was essential [...]

Posted On : Sep, 27 2011 | Comments : 0

AD Classics: Steel Pre-Fab Houses / Donald Wexler

AD Classics: Steel Pre-Fab Houses / Donald Wexler

For Donald Wexler modern architecture is simply the right way to design. One of the true fundamental Modernist, Donald Wexler began his career working in the office of Richard Neutra. It was here that he became a true pragmatist, balking [...]

Posted On : Aug, 21 2011 | Comments : 0
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